The Other Me

In 2008, fresh out of high school, Karla Read picked up a hobby that would ultimately change the course of her life. After seeing a friend’s blog, she was not just inspired to create one of her own, she decided that she would make her own portfolio. One thing led to another and she ended up moving from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic to Buenos Aires, Argentina so that she could pursue her passion. She rigorously studied photography and, ultimately, was able to make a career out of it.

Her beautiful photography carries a sense of nostalgia, and tells stories about a woman's longing to be different, young and free. “I’m mostly inspired by the things I want to be. Things I miss - my childhood and feelings. You see, I’m a really introverted person...so photography, it’s like the other me, if that makes any sense. It helps me balance things out,” Read shares.

Karla Read's blog
via [Ben Trovato]

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Comment by Don Richardson on October 7, 2011 at 2:25pm: Aesthetics? So personal. I loved the first three posts and (generally), the entire concept and execution! #2 is wonderful. Exceptional collection! ★★★★★ ~Don

Comment by Andrea Ævars on October 7, 2011 at 12:08pm: Excluding the first 3 shots, this is quite good.

Comment by Kombizz Kashani on September 12, 2011 at 9:30pm: not a bad collection althoughh I prefer to see sharpness in your images

Comment by Stephen M. Barrett on September 9, 2011 at 10:13am: Haunting, beautiful.

Comment by John Russo on June 27, 2011 at 5:14pm: ethereal in some ways. very nice!

Comment by Don Richardson on May 8, 2011 at 7:01pm: So very nice. It is personal and each photo reveals something personal, but different. Tempts me (as a new member) to fill out my profile (or whatever) and post some photos. ★★★★★ ~Don

Comment by Vince on May 4, 2011 at 10:30pm: ...... ever looked into George Bataille?

Your style lends itself to his ideas.

Comment by sAm on April 11, 2011 at 3:01pm: Amazing!!

Comment by Britt on April 7, 2011 at 8:02pm: Wow, truly inspiring work!

Comment by johnny kalangis on April 5, 2011 at 2:40pm: the poses, the model and the comp/imagination of the shots are beautifully expressive of this story... lovely work